Space Experiments
Determine the effects of spaceflight on gene expression by studying Rotifer A. vaga organisms in microgravity |
Understanding of the role muscle environment plays in muscle loss in microgravity and ageing subjects |
Incubate C. elegans larvae in microgravity to determine the molecular causes of muscle abnormalities during spaceflight |
Finding out the resilience of different species of seeds to the harsh conditions of space to support future human space exploration |
A COTS-based camera system integrated with a multi-well bioreactor within a 1U space-grade standard container |
Biomining in space: using microbes to break down and extract minerals from asteroids |
State-of-the-art single cell profiling to explore spatial interactions between DMG subclones in the unconstrained 3D environment afforded by microgravity |
Integration, qualification, acceptance and mission support of the Flight Demonstrator for the TEMPUS PRO, an instrument for integrated physiological monitoring of the ISS crew and for future manned space exploration missions |
Development of the payload supporting an experiment delivering electrical stimulation to ISS crewmembers to help tackling muscle atrophy issues in future long duration spaceflights |
Design, manufacturing and qualification of control electronics of the Biolab air Exchange System supporting the WATER OVER PLANTS experiment |
WAPS Image Extraction Software Design and development of the live Biolab telemetry processing SW to extract images collected during the WATER OVER PLANTS experiment execution |
Investigation on muscle applied tension to prevent the putative effect of microgravity on mitochondria distribution, bioenergetics, turnover and function and preserve muscle fibre size |
Phase A/B studies
